Wright was a high school quarterback in Texas, and sounded excited about the chance.

“I’d be ready,” he said. “If he needed me to do that, I’d do it immediately for him, preseason game, regular season game, any game. … And I think I’d be pretty good back there. I think I could make something happen.”

Whitehurst is apparently dealing with a pinkie finger injury, since that’s what has been taped since last Friday’s game. He hasn’t talked to reporters, and there’s no sense that it’s a long-term injury.

He could probably rise and be fine in a few days, but in case they need him this weekend, Wright will be ready for the call.

No one wants Mallet, he flat out sucks. If Locker stays healthy he’s gonna surprise some people this year. And I’ve liked what I’ve seen from Mettenberger this preseason. Just roll with 2 QBs for preseason until Whitehurst gets back.

Mettenburger should be the #2 QB….not clip board Jesus. Mettenburgers gonna be a very good QB in this league!!

granadafan says:Aug 20, 2014 11:21 AM

Showing my age here, but years ago Bill Walsh let Freddie Solomon, a former QB turned WR, take one snap at QB at the end of the season (his last I think). He took a knee and then afterwards sprinted around the field as if he had scored a TD he was so excited. It would be awesome if Kendall Wright could take a few snaps.